by DNH (BD) | Jan 26, 2023 | Dispute Resolution
In construction projects, disputes arise when a party withholds or refuses to issue the certificates under the contract. The High Court case of Elite Alliance Engineering Sdn Bhd v Visi Nusajaya Sdn Bhd [2021] MLJU 2421 demonstrates that a contractor is still entitled...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 18, 2023 | Employment Law
As seen in our previous article, Employers’ Statutory Obligations Against Sexual Harassment, it is currently not mandatory for employers to implement an anti-sexual harassment policy in the workplace. However, as part of an employer’s social responsibility and...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 11, 2023 | Dispute Resolution
It is not uncommon that there are tenants who remain on the premises beyond the expiry of their tenancy. These tenants are usually called tenants “holding over”. The landlord has a few remedies against tenants who do not vacate the premises after their tenancy is...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 28, 2022 | Employment Law
Some businesses are still facing the consequences of retrenching their workforce during the pandemic, as unfair dismissal claims can take years to resolve. Throughout the pandemic, cases took longer than usual to be disposed of, as delays were attributed to court...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 21, 2022 | Employment Law
Union members are afforded protection against reprisals from their employers due to their union membership. These protections are enshrined in the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (“IRA 1967”), Trade Union Act 1959 (“TUA 1959”) and Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”)....
